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THE IMPACT OF GLOBAL ENERGY POLICY ON CLIMATE CHANGES
THE IMPACT OF GLOBAL ENERGY POLICY ON CLIMATE CHANGES

Author(s): Daniela Kuzmanović, Mirjana Puharić, Ivana Ilić
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, International Law
Published by: Fakultet za poslovne studije i pravo
Keywords: climate change; nuclear energy; renewable energy sources; fossil fuels

Summary/Abstract: In a present that is limited by carbon concentrations and the near future that will face the serious consequences of climate change due to the overuse of fossil fuels. We cannot say for sure about the quantities of fossil fuels in the earth’s crust, and the world still relies on them. On the other hand, the need for an increasing amount of electricity is increasing every day, especially in developing countries, and lately in underdeveloped countries. The energy systems of all countries of the world are undergoing a series of transformations, and all of them are actively looking for ways to decarbonize and produce energy while maintaining market competitiveness and continuity of economic growth. This energy transformation from fossil to alternative and renewable sources is necessary and indispensable if we want to deal with climate change and the consequences caused by man. The world needs to move quickly from fossil fuels to clean, low-carbon energy systems. This would limit the increase in average global temperatures of two degrees in relation to its level before the first industrial revolution. In different parts of the world we have different climate and energy policies, which must be harmonized, unified and become a single global policy in the fight against climate change. This paper aims to show the current general energy situation in the world, as well as trends in climate change. then, current global policies to reduce CO2 emissions will be presented with the accompanying technological transformations from gray to green energy that are inevitable to develop in the IV Green Industrial Revolution. Tendencies of major economic forces in energy transformations and energy production. If we accept that climate change is a global crisis and that both the climate and energy challenges of the 21st century are the key transformative challenge we need, then worries about the amount of carbon emitted into the environment raise new problems in the fight against climate change. The paper will only raise questions that have been asked many times so far, but will also open up some new questions: What is the future of the planet in terms of global warming and climate change? ; What is the future of fossil fuels? ; Should foil fuels be left in the earth’s crust or should we continue to use them with technological innovations and gradual transitions to existing alternatives to fossil fuels? ; Why is nuclear energy a potential alternative to fossil fuels? ; In some sources, are the negative effects of nuclear energy equated with the negative effects of renewable energy sources? ; Why is climate change a global – collective problem, so is it necessary for governments to insist on investing in the transition from a fossil fuel economy to a renewable energy economy? ; Are renewable energy sources the solution to climate change? ; How can we stay within the limits (emission limit values) and meet all the necessary climate change mitigation goals?

  • Issue Year: 11/2021
  • Issue No: 31
  • Page Range: 130-149
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: English